Top public colleges say, “Black Lives Matter,” but do they enroll Black — or Latino — students?
July 21, 2020 by Ed Trust Ed Trust calls on the nation’s 101 most selective public colleges to finally reflect U.S. racial diversity Washington – While the COVID-19 pandemic and the killings of Breonna Taylor, George…
Trump Vetoes Measure to Restore Student Loan Borrower Rights
June 01, 2020 by Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D. WASHINGTON (June 1, 2020) – Today, Wil Del Pilar, vice president for higher education at The Education Trust, issued the following statement: “President Trump’s decision to veto a bipartisan congressional…
Statement from The Education Trust on the Restoring Education and Learning (REAL) Act
April 09, 2019 by Ed Trust “Expanding access to quality higher education can be transformative for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. I am pleased that the Restoring Education and Learning (REAL) Act has been…
Letter to Congress from The Education Trust and the National Student Legal Defense Network Regarding the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
April 01, 2019 by Ed Trust The Honorable Lamar Alexander United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Patty Murray United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Bobby Scott United States House of Representatives Washington,…
Denise Forte Gives Public Comments at U.S. Department of Education Negotiated Rule Making Session
February 22, 2019 by Denise Forte Denise Forte gives public comments before U.S. Department of Education Negotiated Rule Making Committee. Download the Comments Good afternoon. My name is Denise Forte; I’m the senior vice president for…
The Education Trust’s Letter to U.S. Senators on Advancing Equity for Students of Color
February 12, 2019 by Ed Trust The Honorable Doug Jones United States Senator Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Elizabeth Warren United States Senator Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Kamala D. Harris United States Senator Washington, DC…
The Education Trust’s Comments on the U.S. Department of Education’s Proposed Rulemaking for Federal Student Aid
January 14, 2019 by Ed Trust Aaron Washington U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Room 294-12 Washington, D.C. 20202 RE: Docket ID ED-2018-OPE-0076 Download Our Full Comments Dear Mr. Washington: On behalf…
Aiming for Equity: A New Resolution for Statewide Degree Attainment Goals
January 08, 2019 by Katie Berger It’s a new year — a time for bold resolutions and renewed commitments. January also marks the start of new legislative sessions in D.C. and in state houses across the…
The Education Trust’s Comments on Proposed Roll Back of Gainful Employment Protections
September 13, 2018 by Ed Trust Ashley Higgins U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Mail Stop 294-20 Washington, DC 20202 RE: Docket ID ED-2018-OPE-0042 Download Our Full Comments Dear Ms. Higgins: On behalf of…